Thousands Pray at Western Wall for Dubai Flight Passengers' Safety
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- Thousands prayed at the Western Wall for passengers of a Dubai flight.
- The prayer followed an in-flight emergency on the flight to Israel.
- The Sukkot Priestly Blessing ceremony drew tens of thousands.
- Rabbi Shmuel Rabinovich led prayers for soldiers and national unity.
- Around one million people visited the Western Wall during Sukkot.
Tens of thousands of worshippers and guests gathered at the Western Wall in Jerusalem for the traditional Birkat Kohanim (Priestly Blessing) ceremony during the Sukkot holiday. Alongside the religious ritual, a mass prayer of gratitude was offered for the safe landing of passengers on a flight from Dubai to Israel, following a difficult in-flight incident. The prayer, reported by Channel 14, was a response to the emergency situation aboard the aircraft.
Rabbi Shmuel Rabinovich, the Rabbi of the Western Wall and Holy Sites, led a large crowd in reciting chapters from the festive Hallel prayer. He urged the public to express gratitude more often and to continue praying for the safety and success of IDF soldiers, as well as for peace and unity among the people of Israel.
The Foundation of the Western Wall Heritage reported that approximately one million worshippers and visitors had come to the Western Wall plaza since the start of Sukkot to fulfill the pilgrimage commandment. This group included rabbis, public figures, foreign tourists, released hostages, and families of fallen soldiers.
The Foundation is preparing for the upcoming Hakafot Shniya (Second Circuit) ceremony, scheduled for Saturday evening after Simchat Torah. The event at the Western Wall plaza will feature musicians and a choir, and will include prayers of thanksgiving and joy, reflecting the current circumstances.
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